2024 Brick in Architecture Awards Honor Distinctive Design
March 2025

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has awarded the 2024 Brick in Architecture Awards, the leading international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Now in its 35th year, the 2024 winning projects span the United States, Canada, China, Engl

BMJ Stone Joins MCAA Strategic Partner Program
January 2018

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome BMJ Stone as its newest Strategic Partner.

Grow Your Business by Branching Into Landscaping
December 2017

Landscaping can be another avenue that should be explored by mason contractors. Read up on the ways you can incorporate landscaping into your business.

Johnson Plaza at Converse College
July 2016

Designed by SeamonWhiteside, Johnson Plaza was commissioned by the president of the college to celebrate the all-female college’s 125th anniversary.

A Hometown Hero Comes Home
July 2016

The day of May 25, 2015, was unlike any other Memorial Day celebrated in the historic Borough of Ephrata, Pa.

ACME Block and Brick acquires Pennington Block
February 2016

Tennessee-based ACME Block and Brick Inc. has purchased Pennington Block Co. in Corbin and will be producing products at the facility beginning next spring.

General Shale introduces new At Home, At Work magazine
January 2016

General Shale has launched a redesigned magazine showcasing the company’s most notable residential and commercial projects from the previous year.

Masonry class installs pavers at Sudlersville Middle
December 2015

The advanced masonry class from Queen Anne’s County High School recently installed pavers in the courtyard of the new Sudlersville Middle School.

Chicago Pneumatic completes expansion of concrete range with launch of new levelling equipment
June 2015

Chicago Pneumatic has expanded its range of concrete equipment with the addition of two new screeds for the smooth and accurate levelling of poured concrete.

EP Henry announces product line inclusion in 3D landscape software
May 2015

EP Henry announced that their pavers and wall products can now be viewed and used to create 3D landscape renderings in Idea Spectrum’s Realtime Landscaping Software.

Husqvarna K 970 power cutter
December 2014

The Husqvarna K 970 power cutter has a high power output of 6.4 horsepower and a well-balanced body that make it efficient and easy to use in all handheld cutting applications.

Videos demonstrate proper installation for clay brick pavers
December 2014

Two new YouTube videos for landscape professionals and homeowners demonstrate proper installation for clay brick pavers.

Masonry Construction announces Project of the Year
November 2014

Hanley Wood’s Masonry Construction has selected two 2014 Projects of the Year.

Houzz survey predicts rise in outdoor living renovation
August 2014

The third annual Houzz & Home Landscaping Study Survey revealed a continued rise in demand for outdoor renovation.

Vacation destinations inspire patio makeovers at home
June 2014

Re-creating the sights and sounds of a vacation destination’s outdoor living space can give a home’s patio the feel of a five-star resort.

Planning for maintenance
March 2014

Thoughtfully restoring old masonry buildings connects us with our pasts. Carefully maintaining them continues that connection into the future.